Chris is unique in her ability to assist you in feeling better.  She has lived an active lifestyle close to nature, competed in several sports, and enjoyed a successful and rewarding career. 

Her professional service was originally in corporate health and fitness consulting, and then in cardiac rehabilitation as an Exercise Specialist at the Calgary General Hospital.  She also taught physical education courses at Lake State University in Michigan and Red Deer College.  She was the coordinator of a sports medicine clinic in Ontario, and worked for several years with a large pharmaceutical group, marketing cardiac and ophthalmic drugs.

Chris has an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, a Master’s degree in Coaching/Exercise Physiology, and an interdisciplinary PhD in Integrative Healthcare and Energy Medicine. 

Chris has coaching certifications in several sports, and certifications in Endocrinology,  Pharmacoeconomics, and several complementary therapies (cranio-sacral therapy, esoteric healing Level IV, reiki, intuitive healing, and Touch for Health).  

The focus of her doctoral research, "Expressive Writing about Personal Trauma:  Self Reported Health Changes and Subject Characteristics," related to health benefits and symptom changes with the deceptively simple and profoundly effective use of expressive writing.  To read the abstract of her study, click here.  

At the age of 38, in the prime of her family life and career, Chris became ill for several years with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which led her to a broad exploration of complementary therapies and their effective integration with conventional care.  Now 53, she has regained excellent health, and her purpose is to share her experience and learning with others.  She has a deep understanding of chronic pain, energetic dysfunction, and the challenges and gifts inherent in illness.

Chris has one daughter, Danielle, 22, and lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  She enjoys tennis, skiing, tai chi, and ballroom dance in her leisure hours. 

Chris would be honoured if you would consider supporting these not-for-profit organizations that are close to her heart.

http://www.fosterparentsplan.ca/
Foster Parents Plan works with children and their communities globally to ensure effective, lasting change in all aspects of their well-being – health, education, shelter and livelihood - whether through child sponsorship, other special projects, or programs funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

http://www.results-resultats.ca/index.html
RESULTS Canada involves concerned citizens lobbying their elected representatives and the media to create the political will to end global poverty.  Our vision is of a peaceful world where everyone has access to food, water, and basic education.

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/
The David Suzuki Foundation works to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on four program areas – oceans and sustainable fishing, forests and wild lands, climate change and clean energy, and the web of life - the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature.

http://www.tennisalberta.com/
Chris is a past member of the Board of Directors of Tennis Alberta, whose goal is to grow the game of tennis at competitive levels and as a lifetime sport for health and social benefits.